5 routes bicycle riders should try around Ciudad Juarez

Although cycling is not one of the most popular of sports in the Ciudad Juarez area (not even close to being one), there are great spaces in this border community for people to go out on their bikes and have a good time.

Whether just for pleasure or as a way to train for a cycling race, our Mexican sister city has different zones where this sport, for both road and mountain bikes, can be practiced on a daily or regular basis.

Here are five places in or near Juarez for a cycling enthusiast.

Valle de Juárez

According to cyclist Juan Carlos Salayandia, Valle de Juárez is a 90 kilometer route that cyclists can really enjoy due to the great views, especially with the green landscapes abound during the spring and summer.

Villa Ahumada is a small town outside Ciudad Juarez. The road through Villa Ahumada is 120 kilometers of rough terrain. Once a year, the city holds a cycling tour from Juarez to Villa Ahumada. This event is held in November, sponsored by Intense, a gym in Ciudad Juarez. For more information on the event, call (656) 207-0723.

Anapra-Santa Teresa Road

According to Salayandia, this route provides excellent terrain for cycle training because of its hills. The ride is 60 kilometers long and perfect for morning training because it is not crowded and traffic is at a minimum.

Ciclopista Pablo Darancou Jr.

This bicycle path is a “must” for every committed cyclist and even the general public. It is a basic round route where cyclists can train on their road or mountain bikes or even enjoy a casual ride on their street bikes.

About the author:

Diana Fernanda Leon
Diana Fernanda Leon is an aspiring entertainment and sports journalist majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Graphic Design at UTEP. She is a contributor at UTEP’s newspaper The Prospector, writing stories in both English and Spanish in the areas of news and entertainment. Her dream is to work in a fashion or sports magazine or TV program.